Head turned over its shoulder, whiskers flowing, one claw resting on a sacred pearl as clouds swirl beneath it. This feng shui dragon is carved by hand from a single block of scented cypress, every scale cut one at a time. At 20 cm tall it has real presence on a desk, shelf or console, without taking over the room.
🌿 Meaning & Symbolism
- In Chinese and Vietnamese tradition the dragon (Long) is the most auspicious of all creatures, a symbol of strength, success, protection and good fortune. Unlike the fire-breathing dragons of the West, it is a wise, benevolent bringer of rain and abundance.
- The pearl under its claw is the wish-fulfilling pearl, a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and dreams within reach. A dragon guarding a pearl is one of the most sought-after feng shui images for wealth and career.
- The auspicious clouds (xiangyun) at its feet mark the dragon as a heavenly creature rising to the sky, an image of ambition, luck and upward movement.
🪵 The Wood & The Craft
- Carved from Scented Cypress, a warm golden wood with flowing grain and a soft natural fragrance you notice the moment you unwrap it.
- Carved 100% by hand, chisel to grain, by family artisans in Thuong Tin district, Hanoi. No CNC, no machine finishing. Look closely at the scales, the mane and the curled cloud motifs: each line is a single deliberate cut.
- Natural matte finish, no chemical varnish, so the grain and scent stay alive. Small variations in tone and carving make every dragon one of a kind.
📏 Dimensions & Feng Shui Placement
· Height: 7.9 in (20 cm)
· Width: 5.5 in (14 cm)
· Depth: 3.9 in (10 cm)
· Weight: about 1.1 lb (500 g)
- About the height of a hardback book. Ideal for a work desk, bookshelf, mantel, reception counter or entryway console.
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East is the dragon's traditional direction in feng shui, linked to health, family and growth. The east side of a room or desk is the classic spot.
- In the office, place it on your left-hand side (the "Green Dragon" side), traditionally believed to support career, authority and opportunity.
- Face the dragon into the room or toward the entrance, never toward a wall. Keep it raised off the floor, which is what the optional wood stand is for.
✨ Choose Your Option
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Statue Only: the hand-carved cypress dragon.
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Add Base (Deal -30%): adds the solid wood square display stand shown in the first photo, at 30% off.
🎁 As a Gift
- A meaningful gift for a new business, a promotion, a new office or a housewarming, and a classic present for anyone born in the Year of the Dragon (1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024).
- Also a wonderful piece for dragon lovers and collectors of Asian art and wood carving.
📦 Packaging & Shipping
Carefully wrapped in protective padding and packed in a sturdy box, ready to gift. Ships worldwide from our workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam.
